Research and Surveys
2009 Business Ethics Study (St James Ethics Centre / Beaton Consulting)
A survey to raise awareness of ethical issues in the workplace, in order to encourage organisations to move beyond mere compliance to fostering a truly ethical culture.
Details available at: www.ethics.org.au
2009 Corporate Governance and Compliance Hotline Benchmarking Report (The Network)
A comprehensive examination of USA organisational hotline activity.
Details available at: www.tnwinc.com
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - “Report to the Nation on Occupational Fraud and Abuse”
The ACFE has regularly (biennially) produced a “Report to the Nation on Occupational Fraud and Abuse” based upon a survey of its members within the USA. The survey highlights the positive impact of whistleblowers.
Details available at: www.acfe.com
Australian National Audit Office
“Fraud Control in Australian Government Agencies: Guidelines for Best Practice”
Details available at: www.anao.gov.au see Publications/ “Better Practice Guides”
BDO not-for-profit fraud survey 2008
A biennial survey of fraud in the Australian not-for-profit sector that highlights that no organisation is immune to fraud and its consequences.
Details available at: www.bdo.com.au
COSO (The Committee of Sponsoring Organisations of the Treadway Commission) 2004: “Enterprise Risk Management-Integrated Framework”
Details available at: www.coso.org
Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) 2005
“Fraud and Corruption Control: Guidelines for Best Practice”
Details available at: www.cmc.qld.gov.au see Publications, Misconduct prevention materials
Fraud Risk Management
A research paper on developing a strategy for prevention, detection, and response to fraud. Details available at: www.kpmg.com.au
KPMG Fraud Survey
KPMG undertakes biennial fraud surveys focussing on fraud in Australia. Details available at: www.kpmg.com.au
“Whistling while they work…towards best practice” (July 2009)
A survey of public sector organisations in Australia undertaken by Griffith University on behalf of the Australian Research Council. Details available at: www.griffith.edu.au/whistleblowing
Whistleblower protection: a comprehensive scheme for the Commonwealth public sector (February 2009)
A report of the inquiry into whistleblowing protection within the Australian Government public sector undertaken by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs. Details available at: www.aph.gov.au
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